[–] abear [S] 2 points -2 points 0 points (+0|-2) ago
The impeachment inquiry has been run fairly
Republicans created the rule that committee subpoena power belongs to the majority [1]
Republicans created the rule to hold interviews behind closed doors [2]
Americans voted to give the Democratic party a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives [3]
The Constitution has allowed Congress to set its own rules and procedures [4]
Congressional depositions have been held in a secure room for quality of testimony [4]
47 of the 103 impeachment committee members are Republicans [5]
Minority subpoena rules have been consistent with past impeachment inquiries [6] [7]
Edit: Here's a few quotes from prominent Republicans
You don't even have to be convicted of a crime to be removed from office... It's not about punishment... It's about restoring honor and integrity to the office - Lindsey Graham, Jan 16 1999 [8]
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The committee’s preference for private interviews over public hearings has been questioned. Interviews are a more efficient and effective means of discovery. Interviews allow witnesses to be questioned in depth by a highly prepared member or staff person. In a hearing, every member of a committee is recognized — usually for five minutes — a procedure which precludes in-depth in-depth focused questioning. Interviews also allow the committee to safeguard the privacy of witnesses who may fear retaliation for cooperating or whose work requires anonymity, such as intelligence community operatives. - Trey Gowdy, Dec 7 2016 [9]
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[The impeachment inquiry hearings] going on behind closed doors over which Congressman Schiff is presiding—they are consistent with the rules [of the U.S. House of Representatives] - Andrew Napolitano, Oct 24 2019 [10]
[–] derram 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
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